Pilot Projects

The pilot projects encompass novel research constructs and interventions in terms of American Indian Populations. The pilot projects below represent a broad spectrum of research:  basic science, primary prevention, and translation of existing research to the lived experience of American Indian persons.  

Pilot Project #1: SF-36 Medical Outcomes Survey:  Validation and Cultural Adaptation in the American Indian Population with Diabetes Mellitus.

Principal Investigator:
Ann F. Chou, Ph.D, M.P.H
Email: Ann-chou@ouhsc.edu

Co-Investigator:
Robert Roswell, M.D.
Email: Robert-roswell@ouhsc.edu

Pilot Project #2: Arterial Elasticity in Overweight and Normal Weight Native American Children.

Principal Investigator: 
Andrew Gardner, PhD.
Email: Andrew-gardner@ouhsc.edu

Pilot Project #3: Steady Activity in Life Study (SAILS)

Principal Investigator:
June E. Eichner, Ph.D.
Email: june-eichner@ouhsc.edu

Pilot Project #4: Weight Bearing Activity: Links to Diabetic Foot Health in Native Americans.

Principal Investigator:      
Elena Cuaderas, Ph.D., R.N.
Email: Elena-cuaderes@ouhsc.edu